Juicy Realm Review (PlayStation 5)

by Jim Smale · March 25, 2024

Juicy Realm Review is a roguelike game in which players must square off against bizarre fruits all across the world. The line between the animal and the plant world has become blurred, and the food chain has been completely disrupted. As one of the first explorers of the newly discovered plant empire, you must continuously drive deeper and deeper into the enemy’s lair. Defeat bizarre and colorful fruits while retrieving new gear, weapons, and resources to defend yourself and expand your base camp. If you’re unable to defeat the overwhelming destructive force of the plant army alone, invite a few friends to lend a hand and help you discover the secrets behind this strange new world.

Juicy Realm Review Pros:

Cutesy cartoon graphics.
397.8 MB download size.
Opening tutorial.
Platinum trophy.
Has its own in-game trophies.
Graphics settings – post-processing, v-sync, and weather.
Twin stick shooter gameplay.
Opening tutorial section.
Solo/duo game modes. Supports two-player local.
Four characters to play as initially – Boxer, Ninja, Botanist, and mercenary. All have unique stats and starting weapons.
Six additional characters to unlock, each having their requirements listed.
Roguelike elements- One life then you start again.
Lore found around the levels.
Cheerful soundtrack.
Big boss fights.
Auto-aim options – off, aim assist, and auto aim.
Coins- Collect them from boxes and enemies to spend them on items at shops.
A handful of colorful environments from snow to a desert.
Environmental hazards.
Many enemy types are fruit.
Can break boxes for bonus loot.
Fast loading times.
Small details like being able to cut down plants and blow up boxes and other things.
Very easy to play.
Can remap controls for both players.
You have a handy Crosshair showing at all times to help with aiming.
The compendium houses all collected and encountered enemies, and weapons and displays them so you can read up on them.
The auto-aim helps people who may struggle with dual stick controls as you just need to use the left stick to move and the shooting is taken care of.
A central hub is where you can swap characters, interact with people, buy upgrades, etc.
The map fills in as you play.
After clearing an area you get a loot chest.
Weapon drops will show a quick green or red arrow to tell you if it’s good or bad.
New compendium entries bang up on the screen in a satisfying way.
Multiple route choices.
Items dropped can be picked up, swapped out, or recycled into coins and parts.
Pick up and rack up many modifiers for your current run.

Juicy Realm Review Cons:

The dual stick works fine but the sticks move independently.
The game does little to explain itself.
Levels never feel like they randomize as I have run the same route multiple times.
Lacks a repetitive hook.
Not that difficult.
Cannot change control layout.
Guns are fun but never feel new.
No online.
The screen can get very chaotic and busy.
Very plain.
No permanent unlocks just the ability to bank a small amount of coin.
Some of the characters unlock are grindy.